Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Nong Nooch Tropical Garden on a tram ride
- Marvel at the golden Buddha Mountain carved into a limestone cliff
- Explore Pattaya's Floating Market and try local snacks and drinks
- Visit the Sanctuary of Truth, a hand-carved wooden temple by the sea
- Enjoy a hassle-free day trip from Bangkok with a small group
Description
Start your journey at MBK Shopping Center in Bangkok and join a small group for a full-day adventure. Head south, stopping at gardens, markets, mountains, and a unique temple.
Your first stop is Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, one of the most elaborately landscaped botanical gardens in the world. Hop aboard a sightseeing tram to glide through the signature floral displays and sculpted orchid gardens before the path opens up into Dinosaur Valley, where life-size prehistoric figures stand among the palms. After the tram, you'll have time to wander on foot and soak it all in at your own pace.
On the scenic drive toward the floating market, pass Khao Chi Chan, better known as Buddha Mountain. The sheer scale of the golden image carved into the limestone cliff stops people mid-conversation. Pull over for photos and take a moment before the journey continues.
Lunch is at Pattaya's Floating Market, a sprawling waterside village of wooden stilt shops and food vendors. Try a skewer here, grab a coconut there, and browse the artisan stalls before your guide rounds the group up for the afternoon.
The final stop is the Sanctuary of Truth, a fully hand-carved wooden temple that juts dramatically into the sea. Built entirely without nails and decorated floor-to-ceiling with intricate carvings depicting Hindu and Buddhist cosmology, it's one of those places that genuinely needs to be seen in person. Your guided evening tour gives context to the symbolism and craftsmanship that took decades to build.
By 8:30PM, return to MBK, having covered a full day with none of the logistics headache.
Includes
English speaking tour guide
Entrance fees (if option selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Drinking water
Insurance
Excludes
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Personal expenses
Lunch
Important Information
- The tour starts and ends at MBK Shopping Center in Bangkok
The Sanctuary of Truth is a fully hand-carved wooden temple
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden features Dinosaur Valley
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
